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Polistina Doubles Down on Protecting Casino Workers from Secondhand Smoke

January 1, 2024

Today, Senator Vince Polistina (R-02) announced his intention to propose a new bill to eliminate casino workers from secondhand smoke exposure after S-264 was removed from the Senate Health Committee agenda for Thursday, December 14. “It is disappointing that after two years of advocating and […]

In Letter to ELEC, Polistina Calls for Investigation into Dark Money Groups

December 1, 2023

In a letter to the Election Law Enforcement Commission, Sen. Vince Polistina called for a full investigation into the dark money organizations that attempted to make a mockery of New Jersey’s election laws.

Testa & Polistina Bill Making Historic Investment in Coastal Communities Signed Into Law

August 16, 2023

Legislation prime-sponsored by Sen. Michael Testa and co-sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina establishing the Boardwalk Preservation Fund was signed into law today.

Polistina Bill Authorizing Online Gaming Through 2028 Signed Into Law

July 11, 2023

Sen. Vince Polistina’s bill that supports and extends casinos’ use of online gambling through 2028 was signed into law.

Senate Clears Polistina Bill Authorizing Online Gaming Through 2028

July 1, 2023

The New Jersey Senate passed legislations sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina that supports and extends casinos’ use of online gambling through 2028.

Polistina Bill Expanding PFRS and SPRS Beneficiaries Passes Senate

June 27, 2023

Sen. Vince Polistina’s bill that expands the eligibility of surviving children to receive pension benefits from deceased family members of the SPRS and the PFRS was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

Polistina Bill Expanding PFRS and SPRS Beneficiaries Clears Budget Committee

June 21, 2023

Sen. Vince Polistina’s bill expanding the eligibility of surviving children to receive pension benefits from deceased members of the SPRS and the PFRS was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Bucco, Polistina & Testa: Feds are Taking Whale Deaths Seriously While Murphy Administration Dawdles

June 16, 2023

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco, Sen. Vince Polistina, and Sen. Michael Testa said they are glad the GAO has opened an investigation into the impact of offshore wind development on whale deaths along the Jersey Shore.

Polistina Bill Authorizing Online Gambling Through 2033 Advances

June 13, 2023

Sen. Vince Polistina’s bill that supports and extends casinos’ use of online gambling was advanced by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Polistina Bill Expanding PFRS and SPRS Beneficiaries Advances

May 19, 2023

Sen. Polistina’s bill that expands the eligibility of surviving children to receive pension benefits from deceased members of the SPRS and the PFRS was approved by the State Government, Wagering, Tourism, and Historic Preservation Senate Committee.

Senate Clears Polistina Bill Expanding Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids

March 21, 2023

Health insurers may soon be required to cover hearing aids and cochlear implants for individuals under 21 years of age thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina and approved today by the New Jersey Senate.

Committee Approves Polistina Bill Expanding Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants

March 17, 2023

Polistina Urges Gov. Murphy to Issue 30-Day Moratorium on Wind Development to Investigate Whale Deaths

February 16, 2023

Senator Vince Polistina (R-2) sent a letter to Governor Murphy today to express concern about a rising number of East Coast whale deaths and to request a 30-day moratorium on offshore wind development activity to study if there is a link. The full text of […]

Polistina, Guardian & Swift Oppose NJDEP Permit Plan that Would Unfairly Restrict Access to Wharton State Forest

February 9, 2023

Sen. Vince Polistina, Asm. Don Guardian, and Asw. Claire Swift oppose a plan proposed by the NJDEP that would impose costly permits for access to roads and pathways in Wharton State Forest.

Polistina Statement on Temporary Workers Bill

February 3, 2023

Sen. Vince Polistina voted in support of the “Temp Workers Bill of Rights” today, affirming his support for the principle of equal pay for equal work and ensuring that all workers are treated fairly no matter where they work or who they work for.

Senator Polistina Calls for Suspension of All Offshore Wind Development Activity Following Multiple Whale Deaths

January 13, 2023

After six dead whales washed up on area beaches, Sen. Vince Polistina urged Gov. Phil Murphy to order a suspension of all offshore wind development activities so that a full and proper investigation can be conducted to determine any connection between the deaths and ongoing work.

Polistina, Guardian, Swift sweep Democrats in Atlantic County state-level elections

November 3, 2021

NORTHFIELD – After totals across Atlantic County were tallied Tuesday night, Senator Vince Polistina and Assemblymembers-elect Don Guardian and Claire Swift declared a full team …